Mr. Tim Sheehy, from the State of Montana, called the Senate
to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sheehy led
the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
Legislative Business (Thursday, July 17)
H.R. 3944 (Rep. Carter):
A bill making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No.
121.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 314 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution recognizing the importance of
trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer
safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting
and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, July 17)
PN22-7:
Bradley Hansell, of Virginia, to be Under
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/17/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 31. Record Vote Number:
415
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Considered by Senate.
PN22-25:
Arielle Roth, of the District of Columbia, to be
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and
Information
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/17/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 34. Record Vote Number:
416
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Considered by Senate.
PN24-3:
John Hurley, of California, to be Under Secretary
for Terrorism and Financial Crimes
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/17/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 36. Record Vote Number:
417
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Considered by Senate.
PN26-11:
Terrance Cole, of Virginia, to be Administrator of
Drug Enforcement
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN26-27:
Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy
Director of National Intelligence
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/17/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 40. Record Vote Number:
414
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Considered by Senate.
PN150-2:
Joshua M. Divine, of Missouri, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of
Missouri
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
412
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN150-6:
Cristian M. Stevens, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Missouri
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/17/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 43. Record Vote Number:
413
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Considered by Senate.
PN291-1:
27 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Col. Jeremy S. Bergin and ending with Col. Constance H.
Young
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN348:
Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, in the Space Force, to
be General
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
